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Show the resonance forms for the enolate ions that result
Chapter 16, Problem 46P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 46P
Show the resonance forms for the enolate ions that result when the following compounds are treated with a strong base.
(a) ethyl acetoacetate
(b) pentane-2,4-dione
(c) ethyl α-cyanoacetate
(d) nitroacetone
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QUESTION:
Problem 46P
Show the resonance forms for the enolate ions that result when the following compounds are treated with a strong base.
(a) ethyl acetoacetate
(b) pentane-2,4-dione
(c) ethyl α-cyanoacetate
(d) nitroacetone
ANSWER:
Solution 46P
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